The Humanities Program invites applications for a full-time, academic year tenure-track assistant professor position in Digital Humanities, to begin as early as August 18, 2017. The Humanities Program is a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program dedicated to integrated learning in the humanities. We are deeply committed to the aims of the liberal arts: educating students to read carefully and think critically, to write and speak articulately, to acquire broad intellectual and cultural understanding, and to make connections among diverse areas of knowledge.

KU is especially interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to the climate of diversity in the College and to four key campus-wide strategic initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World: (2) Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities; and (4) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge. For more information, see http://www.provost.ku.edu/strategic-plan/initiatives.

Applications will begin review on November 1 and continue until position is filled

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The Position:  40% teaching, 40% research, 20% university service

• teaching established courses at the introductory level (e.g., HUM 110 Intro. to Humanities)
• working with KU’s Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities (IDRH) to further develop DH courses and research across humanities disciplines
• conduct digital research in humanities leading to peer-reviewed scholarly production in appropriate venues and to external funding applications as appropriate
• engage in program, College, University, and national service.

The Requirements:

• Ph.D. or be ABD in a humanities-related field of study
• specialization in computationally-assisted analysis in a humanities discipline as evidenced through graduate coursework, dissertation research, publications, and/or externally funded research grants
• demonstrated ability to teach beginning and advanced courses in specialty, as evidenced by syllabi, teaching philosophy statement and/or reference letters on teaching
• demonstrated commitment to excellence in research as evidenced by project-based work, graduate coursework, dissertation research, publications, and/or externally funded research grants.

The Application: Submit all materials and apply online at https://employment.ku.edu/academic/7261BR

1. letter of application describing experience and accomplishments
2. CV
3. teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., sample syllabi, peer evaluations, student surveys)
4. research statement and supplemental materials (e.g., representative publications; links to relevant websites)
5. names and contact information for three professional references.

Address queries to: Sandra L. Zimdars-Swartz, Director/Search Committee Chair, Humanities Program,  hwcdirector@ku.edu

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities.

“Our dynamic organization is growing, and we need a Director of Communications to help us strengthen our work and its impact.

Data & Society focuses on the social and cultural issues arising from data­-centric technological development. We seek to inform and develop frames for discussion of these complex issues both through our own research and through supporting the expansion of a nascent field of actors concerned about these topics. We want to be a resource, a catalyst, and a convener as new sectors recognize the complexity of the issues and the need for trade­offs when they increase their reliance on data as a tool for management and decision-making.”The Director of Communications (DoC) at Data & Society is a pivotal senior leadership role that will define and own communications strategy for the organization. The DoC will work closely with the organization’s leadership team to articulate the organization’s overall impact strategy and will own significant elements of that strategy going forward where they intersect substantively with communications efforts. The DoC will also direct day-to-day communications team operations, guiding and managing team members and their work.

Applications currently being reviewed and will remain open through November 21.

Position Responsibilites:

• Ownership and implementation of D&S communications strategy.
• Day-to-day management of a growing communications team.
• Coordination and project management of communications team to work in concert towards common goals.
• Working with the Program and Research teams to build strategic processes to enable internal and external communications.
• Develop communications staff as needed, defining staff needs and professional development paths and recruiting new talent.
• Overseeing and managing communications budget.
• Membership in organization’s leadership team.
• Representing communications strategy to the organization’s board and to organizational funders.
• Developing and delivering communications products geared to different constituencies, including: the internal cohort and affiliates and the broader D&S network; academics; the technology industry; policymakers; journalists and media actors; civil society actors; and civil servants.
• Defining and implementing Data & Society’s online presence and branding, including website, social media, and online publishing channels.
• Ensuring D&S online presence is updated, responsive to current events, and reflective of internal work happening at D&S.
• Mediating and expanding Data & Society’s relationship to media institutions and individual journalists, including serving as an intermediary between people in our orbit and journalists.
• Maintaining appropriate content platforms (e.g., blog channels, academic journals, etc.) to increase visibility of relevant work and to help build the field.
• Oversight of all external-facing product positioning and releases, in line with product strategy.
• Supporting professional development for researchers and residents in media training, personal brand development, and writing for a variety of audiences.
• Development and implementation of regular series of workshops for journalists and editors focused on D&S issues.
• Maintaining a visible communications calendar for the year, coordinating with Research and Programs to schedule key launches, organizational communications products, and events.
• Building and maintaining appropriate tools to track key issues in policy, industry, and advocacy that might affect the D&S network.
• Mapping and maintaining a network of stakeholders, knowing who to connect to whom.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years leadership and team management experience in communications or a related field.
• Extensive project management experience.
• Experience working with journalists and producing communications products.
• Familiarity with research production outputs.
• Highly collaborative and communicative.
• Familiar with creative development processes, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects while adhering to tight deadlines.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and editorial skills.

Application Process:

• Submit the following to doc-job@datasociety.net / Subject: Director of Communications
  1. cover letter
  2. resume/CV
  3. links to communications products/projects you’ve been responsible for
  4. writing sample

Feel free to contact us should you have any questions about the position. Questions about the opportunity or process will not reflect negatively on your application.

The work and well-being of Data & Society is strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and much more. We welcome applications from people of color, women, the LGBTQIA community, and persons with disabilities.

College of Media, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for two entry-level, tenure-track assistant professor positions in New and Emerging Media in one of the College’s three departments – Advertising, Journalism, or Media & Cinema Studies — beginning August 16, 2017.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 18, 2016

*find full information and submission details here*

 – Academic scholars and creative artists are both encouraged to apply –

For Scholars – a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in mass communication, media studies or a related field (e.g., visual studies, design studies, digital studies, technology studies, social informatics, information and computer sciences, business, economics, psychology) is required.

For Creative Artists – a master’s degree or equivalent is required, and a terminal degree is preferred.

Position Expectations:

• demonstration of an innovative research and teaching agenda that complements the interdisciplinary profile of the College and current research strengths across New and Emerging Media
• teaching current new media courses and develop conceptual courses and graduate seminars in a variety of areas related to new media
• possess the potential for high-quality research or creative endeavor, publication, and teaching
• working collaboratively with faculty and scholars within the College of Media and faculty engaged in new media research across the campus

Of particular interest are candidates who draw on: interdisciplinary bodies of theory, are open to mixed-methods approaches and collaborations, and demonstrate a capacity for conducting original and creative research in one or more of the following areas:

• Big data and society
• Computational advertising and machine learning
• Convergence culture and participatory media
• Data semantics
• Digital ethics, privacy, and policy
• Digital humanities and digital archives
• Digital/multimedia journalism
• Disability studies in information communication technology
• Game studies and digital narrative
• Locative media, mapping, and platform studies
• Media history and historiography of cinema and new media
• Media literacy and multimodal scholarship
• Mobile and interaction design
• Natural Language Processing
• Online /contextual advertising and behavioral targeting
• Social media and new media use and effects
• Virtual/augmented reality
• Visual studies and data visualization

Application Procedures:

• Create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload:
  • a cover letter explaining how academic training, background, research, creative endeavors, teaching qualifications and/or professional experience make the applicant suitable for the position
  • curriculum vitae
  • list of full contact information for three references.

For further information regarding application procedures, please contact Jane Dowler at dowler@illinois.edu   or 217-333-2351.

Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or criminal conviction history. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

Application Deadline: November 22nd

*find full position description and application information here*

Whittier College’s Digital Liberal Arts Program invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach one or both of two new introductory courses in game design and web design starting in Spring 2017, with opportunities for renewal. These media studies courses are offered within the context of a liberal arts program, and allow for creativity in course content and design. Candidates are encouraged to offer these classes in a cultural studies framework, and must be able to teach them at the times indicated. The course descriptions are below.

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech is a state supported, SREB level III, liberal arts institution; it is the third-largest in the state with an enrollment close to 12,000 students. Offering over 100 undergraduate and more than 25 graduate degree programs across seven academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.

The Museum Director is a faculty position with administrative responsibilities. Rank and tenure consideration contingent upon qualifications. In addition to faculty duties, the Director is responsible for museum program development and day to day operations. The Director reports to the Dean of Arts and Humanities, ensures compliance with state and national accreditation standards, and collaborates with the academic departments to serve the university’s education mission.  This is a full-time, nine-month position with summer administrative duties and anticipated hire date of July 2017.

review of applicants begins November 15th

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hiring, training and supervising museum staff
• Initiate and oversee exhibits and museum programming
• Provide leadership in budgeting, grant writing, and fund raising
• Coordinate operations with museum advisory board and university  administration
• Represent the museum within the university and the community
• Encourage a creative and engaging environment for students, staff, and patrons
• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertise
• Engage students in high impact learning practices
• Develop a sustainable program of scholarship
• Provide impactful departmental, college, university, and professional service relevant to the university, community and state

The Director must demonstrate precision and organization to perform all necessary position responsibilities and duties, and must have the ability to manage and work with a diverse group of staff, faculty, and administrators.

Requirements:

• MA, MFA or higher degree in art history, public history, studio art, museum studies, arts administration or related field from an accredited institution
• Administrative experience
• Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a history of  working effectively with colleagues
• Working knowledge of the latest technologies and techniques in preservation, exhibition, and archives management
• Strong familiarity with latest museum software

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in art history, studio art, museum studies, public history, arts administration, anthropology or related field
• 3 years of experience as an administrator in a museum or gallery
• Teaching experience at the college level
• Experience in obtaining and/or maintaining AAM accreditation
• Demonstrated ability to lead, advocate for, and be an effective spokesperson for the museum mission
• Demonstrated experience in obtaining external funding through grants and fund raising
• Demonstrated experience in educational programming
• Ability to envision new opportunities for the museum, resolve problems, and effectively address complex personnel issues
• Demonstrated knowledge of national museum standards
• Evidence of effective resource enhancement
• Demonstrated experience in digital exhibit and gallery design
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and support diverse groups and populations
• Demonstrated competency in social media and database management
• Demonstration of emotional intelligence and integrity in leadership roles

Submission Instructions:

• Letter of application
• CV
• copies of transcripts
• three letters of recommendation
• review of applicants begins November 15th
• Apply and submit all materials here.

“Data & Society is an NYC-based research institute dedicated to addressing social, technical, ethical, legal, and policy issues that are emerging because of data-centric technological development. D&S brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, activists, policy creators, journalists, geeks, and public intellectuals to gather, debate, and engage one another on the key issues introduced by the increasing availability of data in society.”

Applications accepted until position is filled

*find full information on position here*

The Role

1. You will serve as Data & Society’s primary press liaison, helping inform and connect journalists with expertise within the Institute and its wider network. You will also help to prepare Data & Society’s researchers to respond to and work productively with journalists and journalistic publications.
2. In addition, you will be called upon to contribute your editorial expertise to the full range of Data & Society’s communications. You will help edit researchers’ work to make it broadly accessible, and you will help the communications team translate research for different audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Media strategy development and implementation;
• Cultivation and expansion of an active network of journalists, editors, publishers, and pundits;
• Helping to organize and host workshops for journalists on data and society issues;
• Coaching and provisioning of training for researchers on media-related topics as needed (in media relations, writing for the public, etc.);
• Editorial and writing support to expert researchers and the D&S Communications team;
• Working closely with research teams to track findings and develop media strategy around relevant work.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of news media experience, ideally both editorial and journalistic;
• Able to work independently, spotting opportunities and moving quickly to take advantage of them;
• A supportive personality, with the desire to enable others to shine;
• Excellent editor and writer;
• Experience coordinating media campaigns and communications for different audiences.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. your resume/CV
2. two writing samples
3. links to your online presence (website, social media, etc.)
4. cover letter telling us why you would be perfect for the job

Feel free to contact us should you have any questions about the position. Questions about the opportunity or process will not reflect negatively on your application.

The work and well-being of Data & Society is strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and much more. We welcome applications from people of color, women, the LGBTQIA community, and persons with disabilities.